Grapes for the Spoke 'Amped' Chardonnay are sourced from the Wilde vineyard in Marlborough, which benefits from a cool, maritime position. At the winery, whole bunches go directly to clay amphora for a wild yeast fermentation, then transferred to old oak vessels for 6 months ageing. The Spoke 'Amped' Chardonnay is noticeably dry, despite its obvious richness and complexity with the aromatic profile of the nose following through. The wine is pinned together by minerality and phenolic texture rather than acidity as such and is delicious for it. Very good now, this wine will evolve over the next ten years. Bruised green apple, stone fruit and almond dominate the nose with a hint of white flowers and honey. [#intro]Barrel-fermented Chardonnay; dry, yet rich & complex with a finish marked by fresh minerality...[/intro]